almost 29

los angeles 5 March 2010 | 0 Comments

I am almost 29.
I have a good job, and gotten plenty of recognition for what I’d call my career. I have all the physical possessions that I will ever need or want.  I’ve run a few marathons, given a graduation speech, taught a college course, traveled more than most,  lived in a few countries and [...]

why time moves faster the older we get

los angeles 20 February 2010 | 0 Comments

A few weeks ago I heard a story on NPR on why time seems to go by faster the older we get.  You can probably find it somewhere on their website, but here is what I took away from it.
In our childhood, most of everything we do and see is a new experience. Actually everything [...]

my OEN interview

los angeles 9 February 2010 | 2 Comments

About a week ago I did an interview with the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, which is an all around awesome organization. If you live in Oregon, and are looking to start your own business and/or invest into someone’s business, you should check them out. The main focus of the interview was IdeaMensch.com but I was able [...]

downsizing

los angeles, otto 4 February 2010 | 5 Comments

Having moved into a smaller apartment, we’re all making sacrifices. The bathroom is a little tight these days, but Otto is adjusting well to his new potty shelf.

how to not move your dishes

los angeles 28 January 2010 | 0 Comments

I am in the process of moving again. I move a lot. It’s probably something that I will be remembered by some day. Anyhow, I had the genius idea of moving little by little. Every night a little bit. Last night was kitchen night. Check out the pic below.  Please don’t ever move your dishes [...]

my interview in the Montanan

los angeles, montana 26 January 2010 | 4 Comments

The Montanan (University of Montana Alumni magazine) did an interview with me a couple of weeks ago, which has now been published.  It’s a very nice piece and I am super thankful for both Brianne Burrowes who did the interview and my good friend Adam Steffen who made the connection.
I have a very special connection [...]

gay friendly

germany 18 January 2010 | 0 Comments

When I was leaving Europe to fly back to the states, I decided to to spend a night at a hotel near the Frankfurt airport to avoid any bad weather surprises. As I was scouring the German equivalent of Expedia, I ran across a rather interesting ‘feature’ at my hotel. It was gay friendly, whatever [...]

My 2010 New Years Resolution

los angeles 12 January 2010 | 0 Comments

This post is a couple of weeks late but that’s because “eliminate procrastination” is not my 2010 year resolution.
Rather, my new years resolution for the year 2010 is to simply be more focused.
Over the past couple of years it has become more and more clear to me that while I have been mostly successful in [...]

how to stay warm in freezing weather

germany 4 January 2010 | 0 Comments

1. A wood fire oven
2. Plenty of body fat
Perfected as seen below by my little fat cat friend, Sophia.

three reasons you know that you’re in Germany

germany 25 December 2009 | 0 Comments

1. When you don’t have to take your shoes off at airport security.
2. When you can buy a beer, and then drink it while walking around the airport.
3. When you turn on the television at 11pm on Christmas Eve, and a porno is running on cable TV.
Merry Christmas.